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Apr 24, 2007 | 02:49 AM

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ChromeRider

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RE: 11" or 12" Progressives

06FXDCIRider,

I replied to your PM. They are Progressive Suspension model: 412-4041C (11" Full Cover). http://progressivesuspension.com/productsearch.aspx

And yes, they make ones that fit your bike. The headlight is a Headwind. A bit overpriced, about $400, but they are show quality. If you go with dual headlights, please post some pics. I almost went that route.

JW

Apr 24, 2007 | 04:10 AM

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TOMMAY

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RE: 11" or 12" Progressives

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I got the 11" progressives standard duty. The ride got much stiffer. If I can only figure out how to adjust them. Anyone??

Love the looks of the covered shocks,considering replacing mine.

You should have gotten a spanner wrench with your shocks that will fit in the slots at the bottom of the shock cover. Best I can remember,there's five clicks of adjustment. Don't remember which wayto turn them,but the stiffest setting will leave the most of the shock itself exposed at the bottom of the shock cover,you'll see what I mean when you start screwing with it. In other words the tighter you make the spring the more preload you'll have on the shock with more load carrying ability but a stiffer ride.

Great looking bike

good Luck

Tom

Apr 24, 2007 | 04:30 AM

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Gamma742

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RE: 11" or 12" Progressives

I put 11"s on my Low Rider and I didn't even make it out of my neighborhood and scraped my right peg. Scared the livin' crap out of me as I never scraped before. After about two weeks and a few more scrapes, I pulled them off. I was getting too afraid to take the corners the way I used to. The ride was a little stiffer but that didn't bother me. I sold them on eBay and got almost all my money back. I don't regret getting them and givin' them a try. Only regret scraping my right peg. No big deal

Apr 24, 2007 | 10:06 AM

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Bassman

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RE: 11" or 12" Progressives

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Thanks Bassman

Did you notice a major improvement over the stock shocks?

What Series are those?

I got the 412 series. I have not noticed a big difference yet, but I have not had a chance to really try them out in the turns & I am still fooling with the adjustment settings.

Apr 24, 2007 | 03:14 PM

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Tnbrit

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RE: 11" or 12" Progressives

Hi,ChromeRider,great looking bike,if you don't mind my asking what's? the front fender?
Thanks,Tnbrit.

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06FXDCIRider,

I replied to your PM. They are Progressive Suspension model: 412-4041C (11" Full Cover). http://progressivesuspension.com/productsearch.aspx

And yes, they make ones that fit your bike. The headlight is a Headwind. A bit overpriced, about $400, but they are show quality. If you go with dual headlights, please post some pics. I almost went that route.

JW

Apr 24, 2007 | 04:00 PM

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Dirtrace95

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I went with 11.5 progressive 440's its perfect, way better than stock.

Apr 24, 2007 | 06:27 PM

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ChromeRider

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Hi,ChromeRider,great looking bike,if you don't mind my asking what's? the front fender?
Thanks,Tnbrit.

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Thanks. Front fender is a Russ Wernimont Design "Gambler" 5.5" wide. Got it form Drag Specialties.

Apr 24, 2007 | 07:30 PM

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LawrenceFromTorrance

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RE: 11" or 12" Progressives

Has anybody gone 1/2 inch over stock? I never liked the look where the back end of the bike sits lower than the front end. The frame has a slight upward slant toward the front of the bike, it reminds me of a german shepard slinking along. Will 1/2 inch level out the frame?